ACPE Students and Alumni bound for the RIO Olympics

Three ACPE students and two graduates are preparing to step onto the world stage at the Rio Olympics in August 2016.

The five athletes will represent Australia in basketball, equestrian, judo, swimming and taekwondo.

ACPE Dean and Head of College Dr Brian Nook said he was delighted to see past and present students competing at the Rio Olympics.

“It’s great to see such a large contingent of past and present students represent ACPE and is a testament to their dedicated approach to their training and shows how hard work pays off.”

“The athletes individual stories are inspiring, particularly those who are managing to balance their studies, whilst competing at a world level.”

“Recognised as an Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU), through the Australian Institute of Sport, allows ACPE to support our elite athletes, to achieve their very best both within their chosen sports and at their studies,” Dr Nook said.

Rachel is a Bachelor of Sports Coaching and Administration student, making her Olympic debut in Rio. She is also a FIBA Oceania Champion (2015) and a bronze medalist at the FIBA World Championship (2014).

Safwan graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education) degree in 2015 and is competing in his second Olympics after finishing just outside the medals at the London Olympic in 2012.

Edwina is a graduate of the Bachelor of Physical & Health Education degree (2005) she is entering her third Olympics after competing in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012 and currently ranked 21st in the world.

Congratulations to our student and alumni – we look forward to cheering you on at the Rio Games!